HIT IT HARD. KICKED IT OFF RIGHT!

NINE Qualifying Races are now officially on the rosterfor the 2019 Skijor USA Alliance!

This week, we are VERY pleased to announce

Soldier Hollow, Utah

Skijoring Utah hosted their inaugural event in 2017and it was an instant success attractinga solid field of talented athleteswho competed on a fair, safe and challenging course.

Utah's 2019 race promises to be a STAND OUT eventand one you will surely not want to miss!(more details to follow &date and location still to be confirmed.Note: This will be a Friday/Saturday race.)

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Polson, Montana

February 16th & 17th

Polson is a beautiful town on the Flathead Lakeclose to the Mission Mountains and Glacier National Park.This new and exciting race will have a fun theme anddraw competitors from north, south, east and west!

Our regions are shaping up nicelyand we are ready to begin approaching sponsors!Because of this, we are giving Qualifying Races a May 15 deadlineto join the Alliance or pass on 2019.

Associate Races will have more time to decide on affiliation.

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MORE EXCITING NEWS!

Due to Skijor USA's interaction with Secretary Kerry,we are now also connecting withskiers of Olympic status and Warren Miller famewho share common interests with our organization.The endorsements that follow or the participation of these athletes in our SJUSA Alliance events will be GREAT publicity for our sport!

We are also working with noteworthy rodeo athletesfrom barrel racers to bronc riders & steer wrestlers to bull riders to help promote our sport.

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Charities have been identified to create a common theme focusing on equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) and disabled ski programs geared primarily toward veterans of war.If you know of programs in your area, please let us know!Our goal at SJUSA is to make substantial contributions in the 2019 season.

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Announcements regarding our point system, rules and regs and how to register as a competitor Nominating for Points towards Regional Championships anda chance to race in the Championship Final in 2019 will be coming shortlyas will the announcement of the 2019 Championship Final venue.

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HAPPY CINCO DE MAYOand HAPPY SUMMER(believe it or not May 1st is the official start in European pagan cultures!)

Please continue to visit the website www.skijorusa.com and look for more announcements regarding SKIJOR USA. Your input is very important to us.